Comfort and elegance in the three new apartments "The ferrule" by the sea in the sunny fishing village of Sant'Alessio Siculo.
The taste of design and comfort of our spaces just a stone's throw from the Ionian and major Tues.
tourist attractions and shopping destinations in the area ...
Taormina 15 km,
Letojanni Coast, Isola Bella, Giardini Naxos 12 km,
Etna 50 km,
Catania 55 km,
Catania Airport 60 km,
Syracuse 70 km;
Aeolian / Milazzo 60 km ... and many other places to discover.
Come visit!

The apartment is on the third floor of a house
Private apartments reserved for "The ferrule".
Access via a small pedestrian street closed to traffic.
There is no lift but the plans are low and very comfortable interior stairs.
The rooftop terrace, with glimpse of the sea and of the Arab-Norman castle, has a beautiful light and lots of air, perfect for your relaxation, an outdoor breakfast and sunbathing.
Behind housing a large public parking for those who travel by car.
The area is central and just 2 'walk you reach the beach.
At 100 meters the train station, bus stop, post office, bank and all essential services.

Very nice place with the sea nearby, shops, good view, very quiet, and you could to get to tourist famous places easily

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Surrounded by the Natural reserve of Mount Etna volcano and Nebrodi Mountains and kissed by the Alcantara River, in a unique and breath-taking environment, we welcome you in our charming and characteristic lava stone house.
Recently renovated, this old little country house is fully independent and tastefully decorated. You will step on 30 square meters of "old stone" floor.
We turned this old into a duplex: the main sleeping area is situated in a lovely mezzanine with a comfortable double bed which accommodates two people. A very characteristic stair case links the ground floor to this mezzanine.
The ground floor has a fully equipped kitchen and a couch bed which can accommodate two more people. Closets are placed just under the stair case and a charming old wood stove will warm you up should you decide to visit us in the fall.
The bathroom has a beautiful shower with a true mosaic and a window. Bed linens and towels (not sea towels) are included.
A moon shaped large window will provide you with the best view on our countryside: walnut and olive trees and a very generous Mediterranean vegetation which will make you forget any stress you might have carried with you: this is Etna countryside, the best place where to rebuild your strengths and regenerate yourself!
The outdoor yard, with its flowers and Mediterranean typical plants, is the perfect spot to relax 'al fresco' or in the sunshine with a gorgeous view on 2.5 hectares of land.
You will eat, drink and love under a centenary oak tree!
The house is approx. 3 km away from the medieval village of Randazzo with its very well-known architecture.
A car is highly recommended to take full advantage of your staying.
Airport Catania (Fontanarossa) = 70 km / 60 min
Catania centre = 65 km / 60 min
Golf club “Il Picciolo” = 20 km / 20 min
Taormina = 47 km / 50 min
Sea Natural Reserve Fiumefreddo = 30 km / 45 min
Etna North - Piano Provenzana = 33 km / 45 min
Etna South - Rifugio Sapienza = 45 km / 75 min
The Alcantara Gorge = 34 km / 45 min
Messina = 90 km / 70 min
Milazzo (Boat to Isole Eolie) = 80 km / 90 min
Siracusa = 110 km / 100 min
Palermo = 200 km / 150 min
We can advise you on the best restaurants and wine producers as well as hiking itinerary options.
Dont forget to visit our other listing Etna countryside :eat,drink & love ! 1.

This is definitely a place to remember! We still like to think about this wonderful place with its special atmosphere and stunning views! From the very first, Paolo and his father made us feel very welcomed. Paolo had great recommendations for hiking tours and we enjoyed very much talking to him. We hope to come back to this unique place some day!

Stephan 2014-09-03T00:00:00Z

THIS ISW THE BEST YOU CAN CAN STAY ON IN SICILLIY; very very nice hosts, beautifull, very quite, impressive etna and nice villages close by, I can recommend it 2 everybody and my best friends who want to have a quite and marvelous cabbin/apartement!

Natascha2014-04-11T00:00:00Z

Minchia! The terroni di Randazzo really showed us some good times.... Paolo, Lisa, Samuele, Marianna, Cico, the crew at Giorgio il Drago and the lambs from Sparta - grazie! This was airbnb as good as it gets. The Vagliasindi farm is a truly special place, with Etna at your back, the Alcantara river valley and the Nebrodi mountains in front of you. The local food and wine grown in the black earth is amazing, the landscape is magnificent, and the hospitalita Siciliana here is at its best. Paolo's place has all you would want: superb host, beautiful location, clean and well furnished apartment, comfortable bed. We highly recommend you book this.

Hana2013-11-06T00:00:00Z

This is hands-down the most idyllic place we have ever stayed and we loved everything about it, from the dawn chorus to the tinkling of bells on the sheep (I think) across the valley. The room was lovely, carefully and resourcefully finished, and we really liked staying somewhere that felt environmentally aware. Paolo was really welcoming and his guidance on where to go (and eat!) was so helpful.

Ella2015-05-04T00:00:00Z

We stayed at Paolo & Sisi for 5 days and it was wonderful holidays beginning from great communication and finishing with warm hospitality. The place is just better than you can imagine from the photos. House is equipped heartily, with personal touch details, the view of the garden is wonderful and makes you feel really relaxed. Paolo and Lisa made us feel warm welcomed and cozy. We hardly could imagine what could be added to make this place better; it’s just perfect place for holidays. Hope to come back one day:)

Egle2014-05-29T00:00:00Z

What you see is what you get!:) The house and surroundings is as lovely as shown on the pictures. Paolo will give you a warm welcome and can tell you a lot about Sicily, Etna-area, his property and many other things. His English is very good and although the house is on his property, you will still have your privacy, no doubt. If you appreciate nature and quietness, we would really recommend this lovely place. In addition, you can drive to Randazzo within 5 minutes. We had a perfect stay, perfect weather, perfect hosting, perfect experience. Grazie mille!

Anna2014-11-25T00:00:00Z

Great countryside place. It's comfortable and cozy inside. The outside kitchen offers great views and adds to the "natural" vibe the place has. Paolo was very helpful.

Wouter2015-05-25T00:00:00Z

We had a very nice time with paolo and Sissi. The pictures and the description stated on airnb-homepage are more than realistic. The appartment is in best condition, definitely significantly better cared than most accommodation. Best place to stay when you are looking for a quiet spot to rest and to revcover. We will return!

Neele2013-10-30T00:00:00Z

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Newly built apartment in a small building, located on the ground floor with well-kept garden and provided with (URL HIDDEN) facility located on the outskirts of Randazzo, in a quiet and near the center., views of 'Etna

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Beautiful and and characteristic apartment in the center of Randazzo, a beautiful medieval town on the North side of Etna at about 800 meters above sea level, climatic conditions throughout the year among the best in Sicily.
The apartment is on two levels and comes complete with all facilities. on the ground floor: entrance hall, living room with a well-equipped kitchenette, upstairs: bedroom with double bed and bathroom with shower.
On feet you can reach the main points of interest of Randazzo and the main services (grocery, pharmacy and shops).
Distances by car:
Catania Fontanarossa Airport: 1 hour
Catania city center: about 1 hour
Aci Trezza: about 1 hour
Etna excursions: 15 minutes
Alcantara Gorges: 20 minutes
Taormina and Giardini Naxos shore: 30 minutes

We had a great stay in this lovely town and apartment. It is conveniently located in the historic center of randazzo which is a great town to explore the Etna and sights around. We highly recommend staying here and will definitely come back if we visit Sicily again.

Martijn2016-09-12T00:00:00Z

Lovely clean and quaint place to stay for two, just bring your ear plugs if you're not used to regular bell chimes.

Betty2013-10-19T00:00:00Z

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Francavilla di Sicilia is found between sea and mountain, at the heart of the Valle dell'Alcantara, 330 meters above sea level, in the province of Messina. It is very close to Taormina, Giadini Naxos and Catania.

Recently renovated apartment situated on the ground floor, in a fresh and airy atmosphere.
Very close to Taormina and the Alcatara Valley.
Surrounded by green, it is a great place for cycling, trekking and outdoor sports. There is also the possibility for guided visits.

The neighborhood is very calm and safe.
There is supermarket, gelateria and bakery near by.

all very well

eneko2016-09-04T00:00:00Z

The apartment is in a small village. Very calm and peaceful, and clean. Near to Taromina Gaordini Noxos. Daniele the host was helpful if we needed help. We can recommend that.

Anders2015-09-25T00:00:00Z

We were a couple of days, the house is very nice, spacious and with everything you need, Daniel was very kind and always available.

Francesca e2016-08-06T00:00:00Z

Daniele is a very attentive host, always ready to help and give advice. The village is handy for both Taormina and Mt Etna, and the valley is a beauty in itself. The house is well kitted with kitchen utensils, towels, air conditioning... We strongly recommend the stay!

Paloma2015-12-25T00:00:00Z

The host canceled this reservation 28 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

eric2016-09-24T00:00:00Z

Very warm welcome by Daniele and his mom. Apartment very nice, easily accessible, with small closed parking outside the door. clean accommodation, spacious, well equipped. Close to a small supermarket. pretty quiet neighborhood. Only one problem: the bedding. A mattress with holes and extremely uncomfortable bumps and itchy sheets. Not ideal for a good night after climbing Mount Etna!

Julie2016-09-16T00:00:00Z

The apartment is very nice and new, as it appears from the photos. Too bad for cleaning a bit 'low. Daniel is very friendly and always available for a chat and give us advice on where to have breakfast or eating and spending. Overall we were happy with our short stay!

Erika2016-08-28T00:00:00Z

We only spent three days by Daniele using her lovely apartment as a base for tours and excursions to Mount Etna and the Alcantara Valley. We found the house as described, perhaps it seemed even more spacious. Excellent hospitality, availability and Daniele advice. A caress to the nice dog Zara. Recommended for sure.

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The apartment, situated exactly in the centre of the village of Francavilla, inside the river park of Alcantara, is a perfect point to visit the most beautiful places of the touristic zone of Taormina (30 min), the mount Etna (30 min) and the Alcantara river (5 min or 15 on foot).
The village has a really relaxing atmosphere and the habitants are naturally welcoming and generous.
You can also easily find lots of typical products (local pastry are great!) in close proximity of the apartment.

The Apartment is situated in the centre of Francavilla di Sicilia (ME) 18 km from Taormina town and 13 km from the sea of Taormina and beaches of eastern Sicily (Marina di Cottone blue flag, Isola bella, Giardini Naxos, Letojanni, Taormina, San Marco).
Etna is just 20 km, you can combine in the same vacation a trip in the mountains over 3000 meters of altitude to the classic seaside holiday.
The village lies at the heart of the Alcantara Valley, in which, at 3 km from the House you can admire the famous Alcantara gorges, striking and peculiar, millennia dug from the river Alcantara on a bed of solidified lava.
Handy is its proximity to the A18 motorway providing easy access with a car and head West of Sicily (Palermo, 3 hours) and South (Syracuse, 1 hour and a half), 45 minutes you can also reach Messina and Catania.
The House is situated in the Centre of the village at 20 meters from the main square, in the immediate proximity (less than 100 metres) you can find everything you need (bar, pizzeria, bakery, newsagent, pharmacy, supermarket, Tobacconist, confectionery, bus).
The House consists of three bedrooms, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and veranda. Two of the three bedrooms are very large and in addition to the double bed contain two single sofa beds, the House can comfortably accommodate 8 people.

Guiseppe's flat was nice, very spacious and clean. We stayed just one night but spent very good time there! Giuseppe was very kind and helpful. Thank you

Eva & Vašek2015-10-13T00:00:00Z

A very nice and very comfortable apartment with calm and cool rooms that are very significant after big days in the sun!

Christine2013-08-05T00:00:00Z

Comfortable, spacious and centrally located for both the country and for the visits of the surroundings, the stairs helped us to dispose of the traditional dishes and the excellent wine. We were fine, thank Giuseppe for the products of which provided us upon our arrival.

Daniele2016-08-26T00:00:00Z

The apartment is like to book. a central area with many services available. Ideal place to reach some famous spots like the Alcantara gorges, Taormina, Castelmola, Giardini Naxos etc ... Joseph was extremely available throughout, nothing was missing and Rooms are big! Absolutely recommended.

Lorena C.2016-08-28T00:00:00Z

Good experience, the place is really big with 3 bedrooms. It's in the middle of the little town on the main street. The flat is decent and correct for one or two days and you have everything you need and a fast internet.

Juju2016-09-03T00:00:00Z

It was great! Place is really good and nice. There are beautiful views. Near to the house there are shops and cafees. Flat is really very big and comfort. The host is the best host I ever had! Very very hospotality and helpful :) If you wounder to choose this flat or n, then don't think anymore just book it :)

Ania2016-09-26T00:00:00Z

Giuseppe was at school so his dad welcomed us. This is a huge apartement located downtown Francavilla. If you want to get away from the touristic path, this is the place! Convenient to the Etna, we had the best, cheapest meal in the most fantastic atmosphere at the trattoria that Guiseppe's fathers recommended. Brush up your italian and go, you will not regret it!

BrentAndElena2013-06-23T00:00:00Z

Giuseppe thank you for your kindness and tips for Etna and Ancantara, it was beautiful!

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Charming and spartan accommodation, in the old house Etnea, with attic, two bedrooms, one bedroom / lounge and kitchenette on the first floor, panoramic, the other to sec. floor, with unequaled views!
The accommodation which can accommodate 5 people max, matched to the Cestai House, in the same neighborhood, 90 meters can accommodate up to twenty people. Then serve large groups of escurs. or skiers. The all. with is more 'suitable for sports, that persons with mobility problems.

Beautiful landscape as photos of Etna covered by snow and its park. Confidentiality, simplicity.

We enjoyed our stay in beautiful village with lovely Etna view.The accomodation was clean and cosy.The bed was very confortable.The host was very helpfull.We would recomend this palce to all explorers with no kids.

betka2017-02-13T00:00:00Z

cozy house, a short walk from the sea-snow. Friendliest hosts, everything was to our liking.

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Francavilla di Sicilia : nice authentic village located 18 km from the sea and the beach Taormina and Giardini Naxos (30 min by car), large apartment on 3rd floor, with large terrace and balconies around, beautiful view of mountains and country, Etna

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Typical house of '900 stands like a tower over the village is located on the top and viewing point in the medieval quarter in a few minutes you reach supermarkets and bars offering lafamosa granita. 15mins by car to reach Taormina and the sea, and so for the Etna. The area is lush ideal for those who love trekking 100m as the crow flies for Gurne. With the freeway, Messina, Catania and Siracusa where witness allospettacolo of "Sicilian puppets"